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In the lead-up to “Avengers: Doomsday,” one notable absence has been felt: She-Hulk, portrayed by Tatiana Maslany. Since her starring role in the 2022 Disney+ series “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” this character has largely stayed out of the spotlight. This has sparked speculation about whether Marvel might be considering a new direction for She-Hulk, possibly with a different actress. For more insights into the potential changes ahead for She-Hulk in the 2027 release “Avengers: Secret Wars,” check out the video above.
Speculation about a She-Hulk recast gained traction following a now-deleted post by a well-known Marvel insider. This unverified leak suggested that the character could play a significant role in “Secret Wars,” despite Maslany’s apparent lack of interest in returning. However, leaked concept art from Marvel’s preproduction designer Mushk Rizvi still shows Jennifer Walters with features reminiscent of Maslany, suggesting that Marvel may still hope to bring her back.
If Maslany decides not to reprise her role, it could be due to her packed schedule. She is set to star in the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” and has a recurring role in “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” as Anisha Mir. Additionally, she’s involved in the films “The Comedy Hour” and “The Young People.” But Maslany’s potential reluctance to return as She-Hulk might not be solely due to her busy calendar.
The series “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” faced a mixed reception, particularly from certain segments of the Marvel fanbase. The backlash included review bombing, with critics targeting the show’s humor, including its nods to breaking the fourth wall, and the quality of its special effects. This led to Maslany receiving harsh feedback on social media, prompting her to address the controversy directly.
Rumors started spreading that She-Hulk would be recast thanks to a now-deleted X post by a prominent Marvel tipster. The unconfirmed report revealed that the Sensational one could be a major component of “Secret Wars,” but Tatiana Maslany isn’t interested in reprising the role. Leaked concept art by longtime Marvel preproduction designer Mushk Rizvi indicated that Jennifer Walters has a place in “Secret Wars” as well — and since Jennifer’s facial features resemble Maslany’s in each piece, it would seem that Marvel wants Maslany back.
Maslany has also been vocal about her views on Disney’s business practices. After Jimmy Kimmel faced suspension from his talk show due to comments about Charlie Kirk’s death, Maslany took to Instagram to encourage viewers to cancel their Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN subscriptions in protest. She shared a post featuring herself in a motion capture suit from “She-Hulk” to make her point. While Maslany may cherish her time as Jennifer Walters, it seems she could be ready to leave the character’s stylish business attire behind. For more on the potential recasting of She-Hulk in upcoming Marvel films, watch the video above.
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law faced major fan backlash
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“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” got a frosty reception from certain sections of the MCU fanbase, who proceeded to cause a debacle by review bombing it. They reacted negatively to both the way “She Hulk” used humor — even its comic book-appropriate fourth wall breaks — and its special effects work. As a result, Tatiana Maslany had to deal with some rather nasty comments on her social media, and her response to the controversy was understandably forthright.
“There are so many more interesting things that I can look to than vitriolic fan response,” she said during an appearance on Collider Ladies Night. “Where people don’t like it or just want to be mean and use you as a dumping ground for their worst thoughts.” Maslany noted that fan response she received at conventions counterbalanced this cruelty, with some viewers telling her that it felt just like the actual Marvel Comics featuring She-Hulk that they’d read as children.
Maslany has also spoken out against Disney’s business practices publicly; when Jimmy Kimmel was temporarily suspended from his late night talk show in the wake of comments he’d made regarding the death of Charlie Kirk, Maslany posted an Instagram story urging viewers to cancel their Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN subscriptions in protest — and used a picture of herself in a mocap suit filming “She-Hulk” to do it. While Maslany might be proud of the work she did as Jennifer, it looks like she may have moved on from Ms. Walter’s chic business suits for good. Want to know more about why She-Hulk might be recast for the latest spate of Marvel films? Watch the video above.